Father Simon Says

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the plot to kill Joseph, the son of Israel.   Caller Question – Is it true that we are to cover statues during the 5th week of Lent? Caller Question – Can a Catholic be in a civil marriage and still receive the Eucharist? Word of the Day – Many Colored Caller Question – When the apostles said they knew Jesus by the blessing, what is the blessing they are referring? Caller Question – What is the identity of the “prince of the heavenly host” in the St Michael prayer?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the warning against trusting in man over God.   Word of the Day – Bosom Caller Question – When we pray the rosary, who are we praying to? Caller Question – How was Jesus Jewish in Mary was not Jewish? Caller Question – Did Jesus perform miracles on Earth after his resurrection? Caller Question – Is it okay to force children to pray the rosary with you?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the request made by the mother of the sons of Zebedee.   Word of the Day – Servant and Slave Caller Question – What are the social ramifications of the second ecumenical council? Caller Question – How do we know the bible is true?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the meaning of the word Rabbi.   Word of the Day – Tassels Caller Question – Is the Johnson and Johnson vaccine okay to take? Caller Question – Who are the daughters of lust from St Gregory the Great? Caller Question – How to not be of the worldly way?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus means about judging others.   Word of the Day – Merciful Caller Question – How are we not to judge like scripture says since we are all human and judge others?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why you should not call your brother Raqa.   Word of the Day – Elsewhere Caller Question – Is Mass valid if words are added during the consecration? Caller Question – Do Catholics believe in predestination?   ***Originally Aired on February 8th 2021***

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who Queen Esther was.   Caller Question – How can she deal with her loneliness? Word of the Day – Myrtle Caller Question – How can we explain that Jesus doesn’t know the end of time? Caller Question – Is it okay to confront someone who is breaking the Eucharistic fast? Caller Question – Was Mary dead or alive at the time of the Assumption?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the sign of Jonah.   Word of the Day – Stuff Caller Question – Her sister is pregnant and has serious health conditions and is considering an abortion. What is Church teaching? Caller Question – Is it sinful to eat meat on Friday?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus teaching the Our Father to others.   Caller Question – Can Pope Francis change the words of the Our Father? Caller Question – In the agony in the garden, did Jesus need our prayers during that time? Word of the Day – Transgression Caller Question – What does the word “Stuff” mean in the book of Exodus?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say I am?”   Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 70 elders who looked at God? Word of the Day – Rock Caller Question – Her cousin got married in City Hall. Husband refuses a Catholic wedding that he promised he would do. What are the cousins options? Caller Question – How can he strong and positive especially due to his mental health issues? Caller Question – Why are there so many divorces in the world today?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus has to say about fasting.   Caller Question – Is there an Archangel Uriel? Caller Question – Is yoga okay to do for Catholics? Caller Question – Where do we get the prayer to the Holy Spirit? Word of the Day – Hypocrite Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the difference in translations for John 13 and the washing of the feet in different bibles? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the phrase “We lift our hearts up to the Lord”?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which we are told to deny ourselves and carry our cross.   Caller Question – Where in the bible does it say that “it is not good for man to be alone”? Caller Question – Are the sacraments valid if you are not in a state of grace? Word of the Day – Cross Caller Question – Are venial sins forgiven when we bless ourselves with holy water? Caller Question – Where in St Paul’s letters does he mention purgatory?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s readings in regards to Ash Wednesday and repentance.   Word of the Day – Ambassador Caller Question – What does the Church teach about fasting and abstinence during Lent and when does it apply? Caller Question – Is Genesis 3:22 talking about the Trinity? Caller Question – His brother is dying, what can he do to bring him back to the faith before is death? Caller Question – Where in the bible does it give us permission to speak to Mary?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Noah and the Ark.   Word of the Day – Glory Caller Comment – Wants to thank Father Simon for always speaking the Truth! Caller Question – She feels she has demons in her life. What can she do? Caller Question – After Cain killed Abel, were other people there? Caller Question – Did Adam and Eve have children in the Garden of Eden? Caller Question – Is abortion okay in cases of rape?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Cain and Abel.   Word of the Day – Devil/Demon Caller Question – What is a priest supposed to do if he commits a mortal sin but also has to say Mass? Caller Question – What are the differences between different bibles?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how the cunning serpent tricked Eve.   Word of the Day – Cunning Caller Question – What do you do when you lose a spiritual director? Caller Question – Is Father Simon aware of an English language with 44 letters? Caller Question – Why was the word naked used in Genesis?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and God creating man and wife.   Word of the Day – Dog Caller Question – How can her children explain to their friends that the Church is the one true faith? Caller Question – What exactly is Opus Dei and why are people afraid of it?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and God placing man in the garden of Eden   Word of the Day – Rest Caller Question – Do our guardian angels know what we are thinking? Does the devil know what we are thinking?   Song Links Lecha Dodi – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5WMPx1o2uM&ab_channel=midrashaRio Oh God Beyond All Praising – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnnQpC9oLxU&ab_channel=OCPSessionChoir-Topic  

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the rest of the creation story and the holiness of the seventh day.   Word of the Day – Sacrifice Caller Question – What does Father know about the elimination of “One God forever and ever”? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain what he meant when he said “God is glorified in what he has taken away from us”? Caller Question – Why do people who are in gangs have tattoos of crosses and our Lady of Guadalupe? Caller Question – Do you need to be baptized to go to confession?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and notes that God did not call the second day of creation good.   Word of the Day – Elsewhere Caller Question – Is Mass valid if words are added during the consecration? Caller Question – Do Catholics believe in predestination?